Step Forward Support food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
Step Forward Support holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 24 Devonshire Road, Birmingham, B20 2PQ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Step Forward Support among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Step Forward Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Step Forward Support none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Step Forward Support, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Asian Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2011 |
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
Questions about Step Forward Support
What is Step Forward Support's food hygiene rating?
Step Forward Support has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Step Forward Support safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Step Forward Support last inspected?
Step Forward Support was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Step Forward Support?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Step Forward Support compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Step Forward Support is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Step Forward Support and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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